‘Oils At The Reef’ will help promote awareness to protect The Great Barrier Reef and to support reef activism and research.

“The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world’s most beautiful and intricate ecosystems”, said Oils drummer Rob Hirst. “It’s also a magnet for tourists, and a major contributor to the local economy so the fact that it’s under threat from climate change and unsustainable development should concern all Australians. We believe we should support the work of scientists and listen to them when it comes to what we should do to protect this precious environment.”

“Midnight Oil have always used our music to talk about things we believe are important”, says band frontman Peter Garrett. “We believe the future of the Great Barrier Reef is clearly on the line. We’re at the eleventh hour for our most important natural asset. As the largest living organism in our world the reef is a treasure of extraordinary beauty itself but it’s also a symbol of greater questions we all have to answer. Some parts of the Reef are already being killed off by catastrophic climate change and other parts would be damaged by bad federal government policy that prioritises short term corporate profit above all else. So we’re looking forward to getting together with our friends in Cairns and all doing our bit to share some information, provoke more conversation and make change while there’s still time.”

The iconic rock group has spent the last six months playing more than 50 gigs in 16 countries across six continents. They have played nearly 100 different songs including at least half a dozen that they have never performed onstage before.

A very limited number of tickets will go on sale Wednesday, September 27 at 10am via http://frntr.co/MidnightOilREEF. In the meantime, we’re also running an exclusive giveaway for your chance to catch The Oils in a city near you! Suss the details here.

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Get Across The Most Epic Videos We Saw This Week

Get Across The Most Epic Videos We Saw This Week

Whether its speeding through the desert or running through a park, everyone is on the move this week. Let this be your soundtrack.

Words by Hayley Franklin

DZ Deathrays – ‘Bad Influence’

DZ Deathrays have ripped out another hard-hitting scorcher, this time in the form of dance punk banger ‘Bad Influence’. At just over a minute long, this latest offering packs a lot of kick. So does the video, which was directed and filmed by Noel Smyth. DZ Deathrays have just been announced as a support act for Foo Fighters this January, following their run at Falls Festival.

Manu Crook$ – ‘Under Pressure’

Following the release of his debut EP Mood Foreverearlier this year, Manu Crook$ has released an epic road trip video for his track ‘Under Pressure’. Journeying through Australia’s rural regions, the video features the Sydeny-via-Ghana artist speeding through a series of swish vehicles and scenic landscapes. It’s a very cool addition to the slick production and smooth vocals that roll through the track, proving that Australian hip-hop competes on a global scale. Manu Crook$ has just been added to the lineup for Copresents, more info here.

Nic Cester – ‘Psichebello’

Jet’s frontman Nic Cester has announced his debut solo album with the release of a warm dreamy track, ‘Psichebello’. Drenched in psychedelic influences, the eclectic track was recorded with a group of amazing Italian musicians, who have also lent their talents to the soulful bluesy rock on the rest of the anticipated album Sugar Rush, (out on Friday 3 November through Mushroom’s new label Bloodline.) In the meantime we have the trippy colourful video by Dr D Foothead on repeat.

Slowly Slowly – ‘Aliens’

Melbourne rockers Slowly Slowly have released a fierce and beautiful new single ‘Aliens’. As always, singer Ben Stewart’s emotional voice perfectly punches messages home over the band’s melodic progressions, with honest lyrics such as “But no I don’t do nothing: I’m a cog, I’m a button; little corporate springboard with a western landlord.” The video features the boys rocking out in a picturesque valley with plenty of sun flares and slow-mo shots. Catch Slowly Slowly rocking out in the flesh when they launch ‘Aliens’ at Howler next month.

RY X – ‘Bad Love’

Aussie singer-songwriter RY X has released a brand new single ‘Bad Love’ and a super lush film clip to match. While the track itself is minimal, featuring RY X’s sweet whispery voice and a moody synth beneath it, the video directed by Irrum is highly elaborate. Every frame looks like a painting, as RY X and some beautful women surround themselves with fleshy fruits, fishies and fans in the picturesque Mexican bush. This is RY X’s first new material since his debut album Dawn,which dropped last year.

Dean Lewis – ‘Lose My Mind’

Romantic singer-songwriter Dean Lewis has shared another heart-wrenching track, this time in the form of bittersweet track ‘Lose My Mind’. Lewis’s voice is equal parts tender and angst-ridden, as he croons “I tried to hold on tight to make you mine, but lost each time”, and the cinematic drums, piano and chorus vocals only add to the heartbreak. The video, directed by Josh Logue, is a quirky love story, featuring a deep sea diver and Lewis holding a boom mic. You can catch Dean Lewis when he tours the country this Summer.

Kelela – ‘LMK’ (Behind The Scenes)

RnB goddess Kelela has shared a behind the scenes video for her latest track ‘LMK‘. Featuring footage from the making of her fierce music video, Kelela’s narration gives insight into the track. “It’s sort of this ode to all the ladies that aren’t trying to go that deep but still want to have respectful interactions,” Kelela says of her intricate and catchy track, as we see the less glamorous studio life of rigging lights and practicing choreography. Kelela will be over here this December to support The xx on their east coast tour.

British India – ‘Midnight Homie (My Best Friends)’

To celebrate the release of their new album Forgetting The Future,British India, shared a lyric video for one of their favourite tracks ‘Midnight Homie (My Best Friends)’. The most dance-punk sounding track on the album, it’s an injection of unstoppable energy with fearless lyrics like “My life is better than your whole life”. The video slams the fierce lyrics home with some mesmerisingly colourful animation. British India have just kicked off their album launch tour, more info here.

Win Tickets To See Midnight Oil’s Legendary Return To Australia Next Month

September 20, 2017

In case you didn’t hear, legendary Aussie rock band Midnight Oil have reunited for a mega world tour – their first in over two decades.

The 6-month “The Great Circle 2017” World Tour launched in mid-April with an intimate local pub blowout in Sydney before the band departed for Brazil, USA, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, England, France, Switzerland and Czech Republic and New Zealand. In just a few more days, the Australian leg kicks-off, which involves 22 homecoming concerts throughout October and November.

By the time the Australian tour launches in Alice Springs on October 2, Midnight Oil will have played an impressive 54 gigs in 17 countries. They’ll be road hardened and ready! And you won’t just experience The Oils, because the amount of special guests at these shows along the way make it a festival contender. The list of Aussie legends supporting at selected shows include John Butler Trio, AB Original, Adalita, Apakatjah, Birds Of Tokyo, David Bridie, Ash Grunwald, Irrunytju Band, Jack Ladder, Jedediah, The Jezebels, The Living End, Abbe May, Something For Kate, Spiderbait, Dan Sultan, Urthboy, and Frank Yamma.

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Life IS Fine Cos Paul Kelly Confirms Mega AUS + NZ Tour

Iconic local singer-songwriter Paul Kelly has announced a huge tour across Australia and New Zealand this November to celebrate his latest album Life Is Fine.

His 23rd studio album debuted at #1 on the ARIA album chart and as always it showcases the excellent song-craft we’ve come to expect over the past four decades. Gathering unexpected influences from jazz and r’n’b, and seamlessly mixing personal sadness with humour, Life Is Fine is as fresh and innovative as Kelly’s biggest tunes.